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|ground = The City Ground, [[Lichfield]]
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|chairman = Darren Leaver
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| manager = Ivor Green
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'''Lichfield City F.C.''' is a [[association football|football]] club based in [[Lichfield]], [[Staffordshire]]. They are members of the [[Midland Football League|Midland League]] Division One.
'''Lichfield City Football Club''' is a [[association football|football]] club based in [[Lichfield]], [[Staffordshire]], England. They are members of the {{English football updater|LichfieC}} and play at the City Ground.


==History==
==History==
The original Lichfield City joined the [[Birmingham Combination]] in 1923, but left after two seasons.<ref>[http://nonleaguematters.co.uk/nlmnet/Aarg3EC/BCm19.html Birmingham Combination 1919–1954] Non-League Matters</ref> The modern club was established in 1970 as Lichfield Football Club and joined Division One B of the [[West Midlands (Regional) League]] in 1976.<ref name=FCHD1>{{fchd|id=LICHFIEL|name=Lichfield}}</ref> They were placed in Division One the following season when the league was reorganised and remained in the division until being relegated to Division Two at the end of the [[1985–86 West Midlands (Regional) League|1985–86 season]]. The club were Division Two runners-up in [[1989–90 West Midlands (Regional) League|1989–90]], earning promotion back to Division One.<ref name=FCHD1/> In 1994 they were renamed Lichfield City.<ref name=FCHD1/> Their [[1994–95 West Midlands (Regional) League|first season]] under the new name saw the club finish as runners-up in Division One, earning promotion to the Premier Division.<ref name=FCHD1/>
Formed in 1970 as '''Lichfield F.C.''', the club entered the [[West Midlands (Regional) League]] Division One B in 1976.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.midcomb.com/teaminfo.php?teamid=29 |title=Athium Midland Football Combination – Lichfield City |publisher=Midcomb.com |date= |accessdate=2012-10-13}}</ref> The following year the league became Division One. Lichfield were relegated to Division Two in 1986, but were promoted back to Division One after finishing runners-up in 1988–89 and third in 1989–90.<ref name="FCHD">{{Fchd|id=LICHFIEL|name=Lichfield}}</ref>


Despite finishing in mid-table in their [[1995–96 West Midlands (Regional) League|first season]] in the Premier Division, Lichfield resigned from the league and became a [[Sunday league football|Sunday league]] team.<ref name=FCHD2>{{fchd|id=LICHFIEC|name=Lichfield City}}</ref> They returned to Saturday football when the club joined Division Three of the [[Midland Football Combination|Midland Combination]] in 2008. Despite only finishing fifth in the division in [[2008–09 Midland Football Combination|2008–09]], they were promoted to Division Two. In [[2010–11 Midland Football Combination|2010–11]] the club won the league's Challenge Vase with a 2–1 win over [[Continental Star F.C.|Continental Star]] Reserves in the final.<ref>[http://www.midlandfootballleague.co.uk/cup-history.html Cup history] Midland League</ref> They also finished fourth in the division, earning promotion to Division One. Another fourth-place finish the [[2011–12 Midland Football Combination|following season]] led to them being promoted to the Premier Division.<ref name=FCHD2/>
In 1994–95, the club changed its name to Lichfield City and the club finished runners-up, gaining promotion to the Premier Division. However, after only one season in the league, the club left to play [[Sunday league football]]. Lichfield left Sunday league in 2008 to join the [[Midland Combination]] Division Three, and were promoted to Division Two in their inaugural season after finishing fifth. They were promoted again in 2011 after finishing fourth in Division Two, and again in 2012 after finishing fourth in Division One. For the 2012–13 season they played in the Premier Division.<ref name="FCHD2">{{Fchd|id=LICHFIEC|name=Lichfield City}}</ref>


In 2014 the Midland Combination merged with the [[Midland Football Alliance|Midland Alliance]] to form the [[Midland Football League|Midland League]], with Lichfield placed in Division One.<ref name=FCHD2/> In 2021 the club were promoted to the Premier Division based on their results in the abandoned [[2019–20 Midland Football League|2019–20]] and [[2020–21 Midland Football League|2020–21]] seasons. They won the [[JW Hunt Cup]] in 2022–23, defeating [[OJM C.F.C.|OJM]] 3–0 in the final. They retained the cup the following season, beating [[Wolverhampton Sporting C.F.C.|Wolverhampton Sporting]] 3–1 in the final.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/2024/05/22/lichfield-city-lift-jw-hunt-cup-for-the-second-year-in-a-row/|title=Lichfield City lift JW Hunt Cup for the second year in a row|website=Lichfield Live|date=22 May 2024}}</ref> The club were also [[2023–24 Midland Football League|runners-up]] in the Midland League Premier Division, qualifying for the promotion play-offs. After beating [[Highgate United F.C.|Highgate United]] 3–1 in the semi-finals, they lost 3–1 to [[Darlaston Town (1874) F.C.|Darlaston Town (1874)]] in the final.
After an indifferent start to life in the Midland Combination Premier Division, Russell Dodd stepped down in September 2012 and reserve team manager Paul Holt was promoted to take charge of the first team.<ref>{{cite web|title= New Lichfield City manager Paul Holt has revealed his pride at landing the first team manager’s job|url=http://www.lichfieldcityfc.co.uk/news/new-lichfield-city-manager-paul-holt-has-revealed-his-pride-at-landing-the-first-team-managers-job-673933.html|publisher=LichfieldLive}}</ref>

The club joined the [[Midland Football League]] when it was formed in 2014.<ref name="FCHD2"/>

==Ground==
The team play at The City Ground in [[Lichfield]].<ref>[http://www.lichfieldcityfc.co.uk/location/ Lichfield City F.C. official website – Location]</ref>


==Honours==
==Honours==
*'''Midland Combination'''
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*'''[[West Midlands (Regional) League]] Division Two'''<ref name="FCHD"/>
**Challenge Vase winners 2010–11
**Runners-up 1988–89
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*'''JW Hunt Cup'''
**Winners 2022–23, 2023–24


==Records==
==Records==
*Best [[FA Cup]] performance: Second qualifying round, 2022–23<ref name=FCHD2/>
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*'''[[FA Cup]]'''
**Preliminary Round [[2014–15 FA Cup Qualifying Rounds|2014–15]]<ref name="FCHD2"/>
*Best [[FA Vase]] performance: Fourth round, 2023–24<ref name=FCHD2/>
*Record attendance: 1,110 vs [[Darlaston Town (1874) F.C.|Darlaston Town (1874)]], Midland League Premier Division play-off final, 4 May 2024<ref>{{cite web|url=https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/2024/05/05/lichfield-city-suffer-play-off-final-heartbreak-against-darlaston-town/|title=Lichfield City suffer play-off final heartbreak against Darlaston Town|website=Lichfield Live|date=5 May 2024}}</ref>
*'''[[FA Vase]]'''

**Second Qualifying Round [[2014–15 FA Vase|2014–15]]<ref name="FCHD2"/>
==See also==
*[[:Category:Lichfield City F.C. players|Lichfield City F.C. players]]
*[[:Category:Lichfield City F.C. managers|Lichfield City F.C. managers]]


==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*{{official website|http://www.lichfieldcityfc.co.uk/}}
*{{official website|https://lichfieldcityfc.uk/}}


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Latest revision as of 00:08, 9 June 2024

Lichfield City
Full nameLichfield City Football Club
Founded1970[1]
GroundCity Ground, Lichfield
Capacity1,500[1]
ChairmanDarren Leaver
ManagerIvor Green
LeagueMidland League Premier Division
2023–24Midland League Premier Division, 2nd of 18

Lichfield City Football Club is a football club based in Lichfield, Staffordshire, England. They are members of the Midland League Premier Division and play at the City Ground.

History

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The original Lichfield City joined the Birmingham Combination in 1923, but left after two seasons.[2] The modern club was established in 1970 as Lichfield Football Club and joined Division One B of the West Midlands (Regional) League in 1976.[3] They were placed in Division One the following season when the league was reorganised and remained in the division until being relegated to Division Two at the end of the 1985–86 season. The club were Division Two runners-up in 1989–90, earning promotion back to Division One.[3] In 1994 they were renamed Lichfield City.[3] Their first season under the new name saw the club finish as runners-up in Division One, earning promotion to the Premier Division.[3]

Despite finishing in mid-table in their first season in the Premier Division, Lichfield resigned from the league and became a Sunday league team.[4] They returned to Saturday football when the club joined Division Three of the Midland Combination in 2008. Despite only finishing fifth in the division in 2008–09, they were promoted to Division Two. In 2010–11 the club won the league's Challenge Vase with a 2–1 win over Continental Star Reserves in the final.[5] They also finished fourth in the division, earning promotion to Division One. Another fourth-place finish the following season led to them being promoted to the Premier Division.[4]

In 2014 the Midland Combination merged with the Midland Alliance to form the Midland League, with Lichfield placed in Division One.[4] In 2021 the club were promoted to the Premier Division based on their results in the abandoned 2019–20 and 2020–21 seasons. They won the JW Hunt Cup in 2022–23, defeating OJM 3–0 in the final. They retained the cup the following season, beating Wolverhampton Sporting 3–1 in the final.[6] The club were also runners-up in the Midland League Premier Division, qualifying for the promotion play-offs. After beating Highgate United 3–1 in the semi-finals, they lost 3–1 to Darlaston Town (1874) in the final.

Honours

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  • Midland Combination
    • Challenge Vase winners 2010–11
  • JW Hunt Cup
    • Winners 2022–23, 2023–24

Records

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  • Best FA Cup performance: Second qualifying round, 2022–23[4]
  • Best FA Vase performance: Fourth round, 2023–24[4]
  • Record attendance: 1,110 vs Darlaston Town (1874), Midland League Premier Division play-off final, 4 May 2024[7]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Mike Williams & Tony Williams (2016) Non-League Club Directory 2017, Tony Williams Publications, p446 ISBN 978-1869833695
  2. ^ Birmingham Combination 1919–1954 Non-League Matters
  3. ^ a b c d Lichfield at the Football Club History Database
  4. ^ a b c d e Lichfield City at the Football Club History Database
  5. ^ Cup history Midland League
  6. ^ "Lichfield City lift JW Hunt Cup for the second year in a row". Lichfield Live. 22 May 2024.
  7. ^ "Lichfield City suffer play-off final heartbreak against Darlaston Town". Lichfield Live. 5 May 2024.
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